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Durango Motorless Transit hosts a trail run on the Big Canyon trail. Interested runners should meet at the trailhead, near New Country Auto, at 6 p.m. 385-2664 for details.

Nina Sasaki plays covers at the Palace, 1 Depot Place, from 6-9 p.m. 247-2018.

The Dance Center presents “New York, New York,” a dance tribute, at 6:30 p.m. at the Smiley Theatre, 1309 E. Third Ave. 259-4122.

Pongas, 121 W. Eighth St, hosts a singles, 8-ball pool tournament at 7 p.m. 382-8554.

Beer Bingo Night takes place at Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. 382-9664 for details.

Fight Night returns to the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave. 375-2568 for details.Durango Motorless Transit hosts a trail run on the Big Canyon trail. Interested runners should meet at the trailhead, near New Country Auto, at 6 p.m. 385-2664 for details.

Nina Sasaki plays covers at the Palace, 1 Depot Place, from 6-9 p.m. 247-2018.

The Dance Center presents “New York, New York,” a dance tribute, at 6:30 p.m. at the Smiley Theatre, 1309 E. Third Ave. 259-4122.

Pongas, 121 W. Eighth St, hosts a singles, 8-ball pool tournament at 7 p.m. 382-8554.

Beer Bingo Night takes place at Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave., at 9 p.m. 382-9664 for details.

Fight Night returns to the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave. 375-2568 for details.

The Bohdi Band plays a special engagement at Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave. 259-1400.

The Bohdi Band plays a special engagement at Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave. 259-1400.

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Joseph H. Badal, of Santa Fe, will be signing copies of his new mystery, The Pythagorean Solution, at Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Badal has drawn on his background in highly classified positions with the U.S. military to plot this fast-paced thriller. 247-1438.

The Durango Choral Soceity will be presenting Carl Orff’s classic “Carmina Burana” at 7 p.m. at the FLC Concert Hall.

The FLC Environmental Center will present a lecture and slide show by Tom Riesing and Christie Berven entitled “Permaculture in Your Back Yard” at 6:30 p.m. in 130 Noble Hall. Riesing and Berven, of the Oakhaven Permaculture Center, will teach participants how to plant a high-altitude companion garden and how mulching can build soil and eliminate the need for plowing. 247-7676 for details.

The Durango Choral Society will present the Carl Orff classic “Carmina Burana” at 7 p.m. at the FLC Community Concert Hall. Carmina Burana is consider to be the pinnacle of Carl Orff’s career and is based on a collection of 12th & 13th century poems. 247-7657 for details.

The Dance Center presents “New York, New York,” a dance tribute, at 6:30 p.m. at the Smiley Theatre, 1309 E. Third Ave. 259-4122.

Mysto the Magi does tableside magic from 7-10 p.m. at East by Southwest, 160 E. College. 247-5533.

Freewill Recovery jams at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

Catalyst jams at Storyville, 1150 Main Ave, at 9:30 p.m. 259-1475 for details.

Local band Raw Materials plays “garage grass” at Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., at 10 p.m. 259-9200 for details.

Haggard’s Black Dog Tavern, 10 miles east of Durango on Florida Road, hosts Canyon Dog Jam, an open acoustic free-for-all, at 8 p.m. 259-5657 for details.

Jeff Strahan and the Strangers play Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave. 259-1400 for details.

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The Children’s Museum of Durango, 802 E. Second Ave., will be open from 9 – 6 p.m. and offer free face painting, bird seed feeders, and paper butterflies. 259-9234 for details.

Over 50 of the nation’s top youth paddlers will compete in the U.S. Whitewater Slalom Junior Team Trials at Smelter Rapid. Races begin each day at 9:30 a.m., and winners earn a chance to represent the United States in international competitions in Europe this summer.

The eighth annual Bike Rodeo and Safety Day takes place at Durango High School from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and will feature bike trials, bike registration and safety checks, a bike rodeo and safety course, a rock-climbing wall, bike giveaways, prizes and more.

The Animas Museum, 3065 W. Second Ave., will hold its annual May Fair from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission to the museum is free and activities include living-history demonstrations, appearances by local authors and a slide-illustrated lecture on Navajo chief blankets. The Keefer Blanket, a rare Navajo weaving, also will go on display that day. 259-2402.

The Pine River Dance Company will present its annual spring dance recital, titled “Dancing on the Wild Side” at 7 p.m. in the Community Concert Hall. This event features dancers from ages 3 to 103 and features a mixed repertoire including tappin’ crocodiles, dancing dinosaurs, boogie bunnies, rockin’ hound dogs, lions, tigers and bears. 247-7657.

National recording artist Robbi Sherwin plays a Har Shalom fund-raiser at Norton’s To Go, 3600 Main Ave., at 7:30 p.m. 385-7146.

Hood River’s Blue Trick brings its energetic blues and rock to the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.

Desert Thunder plays country at the Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave. 375-2568.

Steamworks, 801 E. Second Ave., hosts the Fallen Angel’s spring swimwear fashion show with live DJs Brian Ess and Doctor Danger. 259-9200 for details.

The Badly Bent plays free bluegrass at Haggard’s Black Dog Tavern, 10 miles east of Durango on Florida Road. 259-5657.

Hues of Blues plays at Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave. 259-1400 for details.

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The U.S. Whitewater Slalom Junior Team Trials continue with races beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Smelter Rapid.

Public lands activist Gloria Flora will present a free lecture titled: “Sustaining Our Landscapes and Lifestyles: Realities and Responsibilities.” The talk is sponsored by San Juan Citizens’ Alliance and takes place at 2 p.m. at the San Juan College Little Theatre in Farmington. 259-3583 for details.

Pianist Norman Krieger will perform a benefit recital for the San Juan Symphony at 3 p.m. in the Community Concert Hall. Krieger will perform selections from Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt and Rachmaninoff. 247-7657 for details.

Pongas hosts free pool after 6 p.m. at 121 W. Eighth St. 382-8554 for details.

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Trails 2000 will work on Sale Barn Trail to “save the trail” from a long-planned gravel pit expansion that will soon swallow the trail. Trail work is scheduled from 3-8 p.m. and volunteers are encouraged to come and go as their schedules permit. Meet at the trailhead one mile south of New Country Auto. 259-4682 for details.

Sand Sheff plays the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 6:30-10 p.m. 382-2648 for details.

Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., hosts a women’s-only event with the men of Playgirl Magazine. 259-1400 for details.

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Tuesday Trivia takes place at Lady Falconburgh’s, 640 Main Ave., at 8 p.m. 382-9664.

Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., hosts king karaoke with Steve Kahler beginning at 8 p.m. 259-1400 for details.

Tim Sullivan plays country at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 6:30-10 p.m.

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The Women’s Resource Center hosts a workshop entitled “Relax & Let Go” at 5:30 p.m. at the La Plata County Courthouse’s Anasazi Room. 247-1242 to register.

Pongas, 121 W. Eighth St., hosts a scotch doubles pool tournament at 7 p.m. 382-8554.

Terry Rickard plays at the Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., from 6:30-10 p.m.

The Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. Second Ave., presents Crazy Charlie’s karaoke. 375-2568.

Scoot ‘n Blues, 900 Main Ave., hosts a talent search. 259-1400 for details.

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A group exhibit of Durango artists titled “Hot Spots” will run at the Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., through May 31. The exhibit will feature Ed Bolster’s performance and installation work; collage from Michael Darmody; Gary Devore’s oil paintings; and gouache paintings by Mary Mellot. 259-2606.

The Center of Southwest Studies is showing “Riders of the West,” black and white photographs by Linda MacCannell capturing the world of Indian rodeo riders and family, and “Southwest Textiles from the Durango CollectionAE,” a show spanning eight centuries of weaving traditions in the Southwest. 247-7456 for details.

The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery will host the work of Visiting Instructor of Art Chad Colby through Friday. Colby’s “Spaces Between Leaves.” 247-7167.

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“About a Bike,” an exhibit of original paintings by Krista Harris, will be on display at Steamworks beginning May 23.

The 32nd annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic returns the weekend of May 24-26. The event includes the road race, mountain bike races and more. 259-4621 for details.

Tyrin Benoit and the Shuckers of New Orleans play Storyville on May 29.

The DSCPA will present a concert by country folk-duo Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart at the Durango Arts Center on May 30.

The Durango Arts Center will host its 27th annual Juried Exhibit, one of the best showing opportunities for artists in the region, on June 6.

Animas River Days returns with whitewater races, rodeos and parties June 6-8.

Eat, drink and be merry What: Taste of Durango Where:Downtown Durango on Main between 7th and 10th streets When: Sunday, May 18, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The annual Taste of Durango will provide locals and tourists alike a sampling of Durango’s cuisine, music and flavor this weekend. Along with over 40 food booths from various local restaurants and breweries, the event will feature a cooking stage displaying the talent of chefs from East by Southwest, Seasons, Cyprus Cafe, Henry’s, and Ken and Sue’s. Awards will be given in categories such as: “Definitely Durango” for a taste that reflects “the spirit of the town”; and “Most Tantalizing Taste” for the most intriguing dish. Another stage will feature live music throughout the day, including the Rico Blues Project, Jeff Solon Quintet, Excel Charter School Steel Pan Band, and Jeff Strahan and the Strangers. For younger tasters, activity booths will be set up featuring Shan Wells’ puppeteer skills and activities from the Durango Children’s Museum.Proceeds from the event will benefit Operation Healthy Communities, an organization working to improve the social, economic and environmental health of the region through community skill-building workshops, local forums and annual data reports. 759-5422.

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The Open Shutter goes wild What: An outdoor adventure photography exhibit Where: The Open Shutter Gallery, 755 E. Second Ave. When: May 20-July 15; reception Tuesday, May 20 at 5 p.m. The Open Shutter Gallery will present an exhibit titled “WILD!” featuring outdoor adventure photography by three local professionalA0 photographers – Gunnar Conrad, Bill Hatcher and Kennan Harvey. The exhibit runs from May 20 through July 15, and an opening reception will be held Tuesday, May 20 from 5-8 p.m. Conrad is a location action photographer whose clients have included Outside magazine, Bike magazine, Land Rover and Porsche.A0Hatcher’s work has been exhibited in galleries nationally and internationally and appears in the book 100 Best Photographs of National Geographic. Harvey is represented by Getty Images and has numerous advertising and editorial clients including REI, Patagonia and Climbing magazine. 382-8355 for details.

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South Rim Duathlon takes off What:A moderate mountain biking and running race Where: Several of the trails of Horse Gulch When: Saturday, May 17, 8 a.m. The South Rim Trail Duathlon can now be added to the list of outdoor events taking place year round. Sneaking in just a week before the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, the race hopes to provide a casual, fun race prior to the big haul to Silverton. The event will begin at the Sale Barn Trailhead with a 6-mile run along the South Rim Trail to Big Canyon Trail and back. Participants will then mount their mountain bikes and follow several trails along a 15-mile stretch to complete the loop. Free of any overly strenuous ascents and with only two technical sections, the duathlon is suitable for anyone with a little mountain biking experience. For those who want to skip the running or biking section, relay teams can enter the race. All participants will receive energy bars, T-shirts and tickets to the following day’s Taste of Durango. The fastest man and woman will receive shoes and a first aid kit. 749-7441 for details.

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